If You’re Buying a Vacation Home Try These Locations

There are many reasons to purchase a vacation home. You get to keep your job and live close to family, but leave for your favorite vacation spot whenever you want. You won’t have to worry about rental house availability, hotel check-in times, or paying extra baggage fees for surfboards, tennis rackets, or golf clubs. With a vacation house, you can leave those items there and come to visit them as often as possible.

Nothing gives you the chance to relax like Buying a vacation home in Florida. Every day offers you a new adventure, whether it’s getting a natural pedicure on the beach, hiking through a nature reserve, paddle boarding along the shore or taking in a round of golf, all of which allow you to soak up the sun. Keep scrolling down to see which beach is the best place for you to buy your second home.

Fort Myers- An Ideal Vacation Home Location

Fort Myers offers many community events in the Fort Myers River District, giving you more than just day trips to the beach on your vacation. The Art Walk showcases local galleries and restaurants on the first Friday of each month. The Pet Walk is held on every fourth Friday and gives you the chance to walk your pets through the area while enjoying pet-themed food and souvenirs. The Music Walk is held every third Friday of each month and offers live music from local talent, as well as restaurants and bars providing street fair to enjoy. Click here for a complete list of community events in the area.

Plenty to do in Fort Myers Beach

Located on the barrier island of Estero, Fort Myers Beach is a small area that packs a punch. Enjoy year-round community events such as the Fort Myers Beach Lions Club Shrimp Festival in March, the American Sand Sculpting Championship in November, and the Fort Myers Beach Christmas Boat Parade in December. You can also experience the Fort Myers Beach Pirate Festival in October, as well as the Taste of the Beach in May, a local event in which local restaurants compete for several “Taste of the Beach” Awards. No matter which time of year you want to visit, you’ll find something fun to do in Fort Myers Beach. When you aren’t searching for adventure, head to any of several beaches nearby with your beach umbrella, towel, and icebox in hand.

Sanibel Island is Where the Shells are at

Do you love decorating with ocean paraphernalia and unique seashells? Sanibel Island is a favorite tourist spot for shell-hunting. The island lies east-to-west along the Gulf Coast, allowing for scores of shells to constantly blanket its shores. Fill up your bags and buckets with seashells, then visit the Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum and compare your seashell collection, rent a boat to go fishing, or take a shot at windsurfing. The heat from the humid, subtropical weather is balanced by the Gulf’s ocean breezes, as well as evening rains, making Sanibel Island a fantastic choice for every season of the year.

Captiva Island

Captiva Island was initially part of Sanibel Island but has separated over the years. To get to Captiva, you have to travel through Sanibel, giving you a beautiful commute, no matter where you go. The restaurants and shopping options are only a short drive away, whether you need something in Sanibel or the Fort Myers area. If peace is what you need, you have found a perfect haven in Captiva.

Bonita Springs id Close to Many Other Beaches

Bonita Springs is located on the barrier island called Little Hickory Island and is accessible by car. Located on the Gulf of Mexico, as well as Estero Bay, Bonita Springs gives you multiple options from which to choose for your vacation home. There are many beaches within a short distance, as well as the Barefoot Beach County Preserve, Lovers Key State Park, the Everglades Wonder Gardens, and the Naples-Fort Greyhound Track, giving you many adventures throughout your stay.

Estero Has A Vacation Home for Everyone

Located on the Gulf Coast, Estero is a barrier island between Naples and Fort Myers and is a relaxing place to vacation. If your vacation goal is to soak up the sun’s rays while burying your toes in the sand, you’ll find several beaches nearby. If you want an adventure that is more lively, head to the Mound Key Archaeological State Park for a bout of fishing, boating, hiking, and wildlife observation.

Cape Coral

Cape Coral is a unique place to buy a vacation home because you can choose to live on the Gulf Coast or pick a house located on one of many canals, giving you daily access to the Gulf by boat. If being on the water is more important to you than sitting on the beach and looking at the water, Cape Coral is your ideal spot. With more than 400 miles of waterways, you have your choice of premier locations to purchase your second home. With 355 days of sunshine, you can choose any season to visit, giving you the opportunity to save on plane tickets. If a day on the beach is your goal choose from several options that are close to home, whether it be Bowman’s Beach for seashell hunting and sunbathing, Lighthouse Beach Park for a fun family picnic, or San Carlos Bay for kayaking.

If you still aren’t sure where to purchase your vacation home, visit the area and experience your options. Visit the beaches, the State Parks, and the golf courses and see which of them call to you. If you can’t stop thinking about one of these areas, that’s the one you want. You can choose between nearby amenities, or small-town feel, the proximity of your favorite golf course or the availability of beaches with white pearly sand.

To talk with me and learn more, call me at Rebecca Silva Realtor and I can take you to any of the areas mentioned above. I can also show you vacation houses you can rent out for part of the year, or homes you can call your own from January to December.

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Rebecca Silva
Hamilton-Franklin Realty
1136 NE Pine Island Rd #49
Cape Coral, FL 33909
239-464-2528